Although the Sagrada Familia is considered the greatest work of architecture in all of Barcelona, and possibly the world, what is most impressive about this masterpiece is the story behind it. This incredible tale of persistence, sorrow, and triumph begins in the mind of “God’s architect,” Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi, a profoundly devout Catholic, wanted to build a church with the entire history of the Catholic faith written in it. This task was daunting, some might even say impossible, but Gaudi was determined to show God his devotion through his greatest work ever, a church called the Sagrada Familia. Gaudi recognized he would not be able to fulfill his ambitious vision before he died, so he made highly detailed plaster models of exactly how the church should look to guide future architects. Without these models the Sagrada Familia would never be completed, because Antoni Gaudi was killed at an intersection in 1926 when a driver pushed him aside, mistaking the beloved architect for a tramp. The plaster miniatures guided architects until they were destroyed in the Spanish Civil War, along with parts of the Sagrada Familia itself. Architects collected as many fragments of plaster as they could find and then used the most advanced aeronautical engineering software to reverse engineer each model. Incredibly, the Sagrada Familia is still not complete after 130 years of building, making it the longest running architectural project known to man. The head architect on this project estimates at least another 13 years of work before it will be completed. When finished this architectural wonder will stand 556 feet tall, making it the tallest church in the world. Aside from its architectural brilliance the Sagrada Familia now holds a special religious importance. Just before resigning Pope Benedict XVI carried out the consecration that turned the Sagrada Familia into a basilica. This consecration was the first mass ever held inside the Sagrada Familia and was the only time Pope Benedict XVI left Rome to bestow this title on a church. The amazing story behind the construction of the Sagrada Familia may not be as apparent as its physical beauty, but it is equally as important to the history of this glorious basilica.
The Market A blur of colors fill the eyes A kaleidoscope of sounds rush the mind Battles for bargains dispersed throughout But there is no single winner- all gain Our small world is growing A change accepted by all
Rice
The work that kills us also keeps us alive Without rice - nothing Endless work, endless hours The only thing that ends- my life My motivation: survival
Two very good poems. The first one is basically what one of the big test questions will be about, too. Mr. Chester
The Influence of Gregor Mendel (1822-1884)
villanova.edu Throughout history many people have changed the way we see the world, but none in the way Gregor Mendel did. The father of genetics, Gregor Mendel, was not a celebrated scientist during his time; in fact, he was an Augustinian monk who taught natural science to high school students. The true motive behind all the research Mendel conducted was simply his love for nature. Although Mendel conducted many experiments, his most famous was a seven year long experiment where he cross-bred two types of peas and two types of rats and kept careful records of how the peas and rats changed from one generation to the next. These tests may have begun as a hobby, but ended up becoming the blueprint of genetic "dominance and segregation.” The fundamental rules of heredity also came from his studies. But how do these findings change the world? They are the basis of modern genetics, a science that allows us to make predictions and explanations for how living things inherit certain physical traits, including ours from our parents. His principles have also been applied to agriculture and identifying genetic abnormalities that could be inherited. “The practical result of Mendel's research is that it not only changed the way we perceive the world, but also the way we live in it.”
My life has been a river, that keeps flowing through time. Many other rivers have crossed paths with mine. The waters often quicken, but sometimes the river slows. Where is the river headed? No one but God knows. When people build a dam the waters must push through, because the river knows there is nothing it can't do. It will leave only a small mark on the world, with the crevices it has made, and the stones it has polished And yet... Others will be affected by where the water flows. My river will leave a mark on the world, That much I know.
4's for both. Your essay on Mendal is excellent! Mr. Chester
|| Puns - Wordplay to make you smile
When chemists die, they barium.
A soldier who survived mustard gas and pepper spray is now a seasoned veteran .
I know a guy who's addicted to brake fluid. He says he can stop any time .
I stayed up all night to see where the sun went. Then it dawned on me .
This girl said she recognized me from the vegetarian club, but I'd never met herbivore .
I'm reading a book about anti-gravity. I can't put it down .
I did a theatrical performance about puns. It was a play on words .
They told me I had type A blood, but it was a Type-O.
Energizer bunny arrested. Charged with battery.
I didn't like my beard at first. Then it grew on me .
Did you hear about the cross eyed teacher who lost her job because she couldn't control her pupils ?
I wondered why the baseball was getting bigger. Then it hit me !
Broken pencils are pointless.
I tried to catch some fog. I mist.
What do you call a dinosaur with an extensive vocabulary? A thesaurus.
England has no kidney bank, but it does have a Liverpool .
I used to be a banker, but then I lost interest.
Haunted French pancakes give me the crepes.
Velcro - what a rip off !
Cartoonist found dead in home. Details are sketchy.
Venison for dinner? Oh deer!
Earthquake in Washington obviously government's fault.
I used to think I was indecisive, but now I'm not so sure.
Be kind to your dentist. He has fillings, too.
Ha ha ha, chortle, lol!
Your puns are making me rofl!
You might like my riddle.
~Ashley Kenney.
where did you find these?
they really are funny
and creative
-Kayla
These are so funny! Where did you find them? -Caitlin
These are awesome! I've put a few more on my wikispace page if anyone wants to read them. :)
Although the Sagrada Familia is considered the greatest work of architecture in all of Barcelona, and possibly the world, what is most impressive about this masterpiece is the story behind it. This incredible tale of persistence, sorrow, and triumph begins in the mind of “God’s architect,” Antoni Gaudi. Gaudi, a profoundly devout Catholic, wanted to build a church with the entire history of the Catholic faith written in it. This task was daunting, some might even say impossible, but Gaudi was determined to show God his devotion through his greatest work ever, a church called the Sagrada Familia. Gaudi recognized he would not be able to fulfill his ambitious vision before he died, so he made highly detailed plaster models of exactly how the church should look to guide future architects. Without these models the Sagrada Familia would never be completed, because Antoni Gaudi was killed at an intersection in 1926 when a driver pushed him aside, mistaking the beloved architect for a tramp. The plaster miniatures guided architects until they were destroyed in the Spanish Civil War, along with parts of the Sagrada Familia itself. Architects collected as many fragments of plaster as they could find and then used the most advanced aeronautical engineering software to reverse engineer each model. Incredibly, the Sagrada Familia is still not complete after 130 years of building, making it the longest running architectural project known to man. The head architect on this project estimates at least another 13 years of work before it will be completed. When finished this architectural wonder will stand 556 feet tall, making it the tallest church in the world. Aside from its architectural brilliance the Sagrada Familia now holds a special religious importance. Just before resigning Pope Benedict XVI carried out the consecration that turned the Sagrada Familia into a basilica. This consecration was the first mass ever held inside the Sagrada Familia and was the only time Pope Benedict XVI left Rome to bestow this title on a church. The amazing story behind the construction of the Sagrada Familia may not be as apparent as its physical beauty, but it is equally as important to the history of this glorious basilica.
Article Title: God's Architect: Antoni Gaudi's Glorious Vision
Article Link: http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-18560_162-57586898/gods-architect-antoni-gaud-237-s-glorious-vision/
Video Link:http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=50148541n
The Market
A blur of colors fill the eyes
A kaleidoscope of sounds rush the mind
Battles for bargains dispersed throughout
But there is no single winner- all gain
Our small world is growing
A change accepted by all
Rice
The work that kills us also keeps us alive
Without rice - nothing
Endless work, endless hours
The only thing that ends- my life
My motivation: survival
Two very good poems. The first one is basically what one of the big test questions will be about, too. Mr. Chester
The Influence of Gregor Mendel (1822-1884)
villanova.edu
Throughout history many people have changed the way we see the world, but none in the way Gregor Mendel did. The father of genetics, Gregor Mendel, was not a celebrated scientist during his time; in fact, he was an Augustinian monk who taught natural science to high school students. The true motive behind all the research Mendel conducted was simply his love for nature. Although Mendel conducted many experiments, his most famous was a seven year long experiment where he cross-bred two types of peas and two types of rats and kept careful records of how the peas and rats changed from one generation to the next. These tests may have begun as a hobby, but ended up becoming the blueprint of genetic "dominance and segregation.” The fundamental rules of heredity also came from his studies. But how do these findings change the world? They are the basis of modern genetics, a science that allows us to make predictions and explanations for how living things inherit certain physical traits, including ours from our parents. His principles have also been applied to agriculture and identifying genetic abnormalities that could be inherited. “The practical result of Mendel's research is that it not only changed the way we perceive the world, but also the way we live in it.”
For More Information:
http://www.accessexcellence.org/RC/AB/BC/Gregor_Mendel.php
http://anthro.palomar.edu/mendel/mendel_1.htm
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gregor_Mendel
Sources:
www.accessexcellence.org
en.wikipedia.org
anthro.palomar.edu
A River Flows..
My life has been a river,
that keeps flowing through time.
Many other rivers
have crossed paths with mine.
The waters often quicken,
but sometimes the river slows.
Where is the river headed?
No one but God knows.
When people build a dam
the waters must push through,
because the river knows
there is nothing it can't do.
It will leave only a small mark on the world,
with the crevices it has made,
and the stones it has polished
And yet...
Others will be affected by where the water flows.
My river will leave a mark on the world,
That much I know.
4's for both. Your essay on Mendal is excellent! Mr. Chester
Ha ha ha, chortle, lol!
Your puns are making me rofl!
You might like my riddle.
~Ashley Kenney.
where did you find these?
they really are funny
and creative
-Kayla
These are so funny!
Where did you find them?
-Caitlin
These are awesome! I've put a few more on
my wikispace page if anyone wants to read them. :)